U.S. plastic film demand forecast to grow.Demand for plastic film in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is expected to increase by 2.6 percent per year through 2010, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a study from Cleveland-based market research firm the Freedonia Group. Low density polyethylene Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a thermoplastic made from oil. It was the first grade of polyethylene, produced in 1933 by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) using a high pressure process via free radical polymerisation [1]. will remain the largest plastic film resin based on its competitive cost structure, versatility and opportunities in areas such as produce and snack packaging, stretch and shrink wrap and trash bags. Slightly faster increases are expected for high density polyethylene High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. It takes 1.75 kilograms of petroleum (in terms of energy and raw materials) to make one kilogram of HDPE. film in light of good growth in areas such as baked goods packaging and retail bags. According to the study, polypropylene polypropylene (pŏl'ēprō`pəlēn), plastic noted for its light weight, being less dense than water; it is a polymer of propylene. It resists moisture, oils, and solvents. film demand will expand the fastest with 3.4 percent annual growth through 2010, driven by produce, grain mill, dairy and other food packaging applications. The Freedonia study also predicts that polyester film demand will decline through 2010 as a result of decreasing use of the material in photographic film and magnetic tape. Packaging accounted for 73 percent of all plastic film use in 2005, according to the study. The best growth is expected in secondary packaging applications based on opportunities in stretch and shrink wrap and retail bags. According to the Freedonia Group, food packaging will grow at an above average pace, driven by continued expansion in produce, confections and frozen food segments. Nonpackaging fill advances will be fueled by trash bag growth and constrained con·strain tr.v. con·strained, con·strain·ing, con·strains 1. To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige: felt constrained to object. See Synonyms at force. 2. by declining photographic film and magnetic tape applications. According to the Freedonia study, research efforts will focus on improving film's strength, barrier and graphic capabilities while maintaining a competitive cost position. The full "Plastic Film" study is available for purchase through the Freedonia Group at www. freedoniagroup.com. |
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